President McKinley Taking the Oath
President McKinley Taking the Oath is one of the most talked-about Documentary movies released in 1901, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.
Filmed at the second inauguration of William McKinley on March 4, 1901, this short captures the president taking the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol. Although Thomas Edison has sometimes been mistakenly named as director, he was never credited as director on any films; the actual director of this short is unknown.
